Sen. J.D. Alexander, a wealthy agricultural owner from Lake Wales and influencial lawmaker, is asking Gov. Charlie Crist to slow down the deal he announced this summer to pay $1.75 billion to buy out U.S. Sugar Corp. "For all of...

The "jobs governor" unveiled his "jobs budget" this week and with it divulged more of his plan to radically change the state's role as a jobs creator.
Put aside the fact that Gov. Rick Scott has said "government doesn't create jobs" at the same time...

By John Kennedy, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — House and Senate budget conferees finally huddled Monday after weekend plans to launch discussions collapsed amid a dispute over how to spend $880 million in Medicaid money that may arrive...

By John Kennedy, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Money for libraries, top environmental programs and economic development cash were settled Friday by House and Senate budget negotiators, who also plan to set aside at least $1.2 billion...

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